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(view spoiler)[I just finished reading; the Bottle of Tears.
Wonderful read!
Question: Did Marge know that Vicky pushed Ed off the banister?
Thank you! (hide spoiler)]
Wonderful read!
Question: Did Marge know that Vicky pushed Ed off the banister?
Thank you! (hide spoiler)]
Nick Alexander
Thanks Sally. And no, I'm pretty sure she didn't. Did she suspect, even subconsciously? Maybe. But Vicky definitely never told her.
Nick Alexander
Oh my! I can't believe I haven't seen this question till now!
Only 4 years to answer a question... Not bad, eh?
And yes, I would love to be at that party too.
(Though in truth, for many of them, I already have been at that dinner party and it wasn't always that great!).
Only 4 years to answer a question... Not bad, eh?
And yes, I would love to be at that party too.
(Though in truth, for many of them, I already have been at that dinner party and it wasn't always that great!).
Nick Alexander
Hi Lynne. I'm so glad you're enjoying them, and even happier you like the latest one. That's cheered up this rainy day no end. So thank you. <3 <3 <3
Lynne Spreen
How embarrassing to get the title wrong. You Then, Me Now. I was rushing. https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
How embarrassing to get the title wrong. You Then, Me Now. I was rushing. https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
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May 15, 2021 08:55AM · flag
May 15, 2021 08:55AM · flag
Nick Alexander
Hi Martin.
Well, to start with, it wasn't my first book that got the number one slot, but the 9th... so I suppose you could say I spent 9 years writing novels and slowly building up a following.
The first one that hit the #1 spot was The Case Of The Missing Boyfriend, and I ran it initially as a free title on Kindle, and organised a download party where everyone I knew "bought" a free copy at exactly the same time.
These days I use a combination of social media, free downloads, countdown deals and paid advertising to get titles launched, but because I have so many readers it has become much easier, thanks be!
Best wishes.
Well, to start with, it wasn't my first book that got the number one slot, but the 9th... so I suppose you could say I spent 9 years writing novels and slowly building up a following.
The first one that hit the #1 spot was The Case Of The Missing Boyfriend, and I ran it initially as a free title on Kindle, and organised a download party where everyone I knew "bought" a free copy at exactly the same time.
These days I use a combination of social media, free downloads, countdown deals and paid advertising to get titles launched, but because I have so many readers it has become much easier, thanks be!
Best wishes.
Martin Marais
Hi Nick, thank you for your response. Sounds like hard work, so well done for that and for your perseverance. I have heard that an important aspect of
Hi Nick, thank you for your response. Sounds like hard work, so well done for that and for your perseverance. I have heard that an important aspect of writing is building up one's readership base (platform I think it's called). And that of course is the difficult bit. I'm intrigued to see you have run your books as free titles, as there seems to be divided opinions on that - some saying it undervalues their work, but I see it has obviously worked for you. I suspect another important thing is to have a catelogue of books that people can go to once they discover you - something I still need to work on! Good luck with your future writing - and great linking up with you. Regards, Martin.
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